Wednesday, June 16,2010
Please bring your Social Studies textbook to class. I will be collecting them.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Due at the end of class tomorrow, June 16, 2010 is your notebook rubric, an organized notebook with all of your work completed (notes and handouts), fully developed, and following the rules of standard English.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - Monday, June 14, 2010
no homework.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Complete Reading Notes 13 - both sides of your handout for both North and South
Monday, June 7, 2010
Complete Reformer Bio Poem - use your notes from Chaper 18
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Read Chapter 18 and complete handout - due on Monday, June 7th 2010
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Complete Manifest Destiny notes and hand in on Friday, June 4th.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
See Tuesday's homework.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Complete Manifest Destiny notes and hand in on Friday, June 4th.
Monday, May 31, 2010
No homework.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Complete on loose leaf a 200 word response (minimum) in which you use your dilemma chart completed and checked in class to answer the following question:
True or False: It was impossible for the US to practice a policy of isolationism and neutrality in the early 1800s.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
No homework.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Complete your dilemma chart.
1.Dilemma #
2. Problem
3. Key Vocabulary Explained
4. Solution (how did/Did the US solve the problem
5. Did the US follow a policy of Isolationism? Why or why not? Why was this a good way/not good way to solve the problem?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
No homework.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Using the story we read today in class do the following:
1. underline places which describe Jamel's friendships before weed
2. put a squiggly line in places which show how his friendships changed after weed
3. circle places which show Jamel's thoughts and actions about what to do about weed
Friday, May 21, 2010
No homework - ice skating trip.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
1. Complete Reading Notes 11 (on Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson)
2. Complete Assignment #33:
You are an adviser to President Washington and you are being asked to give your expert opinion on the following issues which are of great national importance to the US:
A. What is the best type of government to follow?
B. What type of economy is best for the US to follow at this point in its history?
C. How should the United States deal with foreign countries?
Give a detailed response for each question in which you explain your point of view with specific reasons.
Both of these assignments are due on Monday, May 24, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Write a letter to the editor of Indy Kids in which you explore your point of view and opinion on the topic you read in the newspaper today. Your editorial should be a minimum of 150 words and written on loose leaf.
May 18, 2010
No homework
May 17, 2010
Review chapter 10 in History Alive and study note cards for tomorrow's exam
May 14, 2010
Study note cards for game on Monday.
May 13, 2010
No homework unless you have missing work to hand in to me. See yesterday's note.
May 12, 2010
No homework. *
*If you have met with either Miyo or myself last week about missing homework you must bring in all work on loose leaf/handouts by Friday May 14, 2010
May 11, 2010
Complete Processing 10
May 10, 2010
1. In Activity Notes 10, complete Case #4. Actively read (by underlining, taking notes, asking questions, making comments) the case.
2. After you do that, make a decision about whether the vice principal violated T.L.O's rights by searching her purse.
3. Explain your decision.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Complete Assignment #30
Questions:
1. Why are the Bill of Rights necessary?
2a. What bill of right do you think is the most important and why?
2b. Which bill of right would you want to change or eliminate? Why?
Thursday, May 6, 2010
NYS Math Exam - no homework
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
NYS-Math Exam - no homework
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
No homework
Monday, May 3, 2010
No homework.
Friday, April 30, 2010
1. Complete Reading Notes 10 for homework
2. Come in with your Metrocard article on Monday. We will be having a Shared Inquiry discussion in class.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
No homework.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Write a 100 word response in which you answer the following:
Why would the framers (writers) of the constitution divide up powers in the way that they did? What are the pros? what are the cons?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
No homework - NYS ELA exam
Monday, April 26, 2010
No homework - NYS ELA exam
Friday, April 23, 2010
No homework
Thursday, April 22,2010
No homework
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
1. Complete the Federalism venn diagram
2. Complete Processing 9
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
No homework.
Monday, April 19, 2010
No homework.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Complete reading notes 9
Thursday, April 15, 2010
No homework.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
No homework
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
No homework
Monday, April 12, 2010
No homework.
There seemed to be some problem with the first posting of Friday's homework. So, I am reposting this link
Friday, April 9, 2010
Which of the compromises was most fair which we studied today in class? Which was least fair? Write a detailed, well developed 200 word response on looseleaf.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
No homework
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Agree or Refute: The Articles of Confederation were too weak to provide a stable government for the US people. Use evidence from your list to prove your response in which you thorough develop your ideas by explaining your reasons. Your response should be at least 100 words long and written on looseleaf.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
No homework
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
1. Be ready to make presentations on your current events scrapbook.
2. Complete Assignment #25
Friday, March 19 - Monday March 22, 2010
No homework.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Current Events Scrapbook Due.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
During class today you completed all five reflections. Tonight for homework pull together the entire project which includes:
1. cover with relevant, interesting title and illustration
2. five articles
3. five summaries
4. five reflections
5. overview of the current events scrapbook
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Complete all five summaries.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Complete overview assignment for current events scrapbook.
Friday, March 12, 2010
No homework
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bring in your current events work to class tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Study for Tomorrow's Exam - Re-read Chapter 7 in History Alive and study notecards
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Complete Study Note cards (index cards or cards you make yourself) for Chapter 7 on the US Revolution using your Review Sheet and re-read the chapter for your exam on 3/11/10.
Monday, March 8, 2010
1. Complete Frames
2. Go to google news if you still short on articles for your topic. Print out relevant articles and add to your scrapbook.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Complete your notebook self evaluation and continue to work on your current events scrapbook which is due on Thursday 3/11/10
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Continue to work on your Current Events Scrapbook
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Revise your response on how why the British almost won the war based on the criteria we discussed in class: details, explanation of details, topic sentences, and transitions.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
See yesterday's homework assignment
Monday, March 1, 2010
Due on Wednesday March 3, 2010
Read 7.4 (p. 90 and 91)in History Alive and complete:
A. Chart
Reasons Why British Almost Won War| Explanation of why and how each reason almost led to a British win
1.
2.
3.
B. Write a 100- 200 word response in which you fully develop an answer to the following question:
Why did the British almost win the Revolutionary war? Give three reasons and explain each of them.
Friday, February 26, 2010
No school - Snow Day!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
No class - RAD
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Print out and bring to class your 5 articles on your topic. (Due Thursday, March 4, 2010)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
no homework.
Monday, February 22, 2010
no homework.
Friday, February 12, 2010
No homework - enjoy the break
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Type up your 2nd draft
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
No school
Tuesday, February 9,2010
No homework
Monday, February 8, 2010
Revise your peer edited DOI writing piece
Friday, February 5, 2010
Bring in first draft of your DOI writing piece
Thursday, February 4,2010
Bring in Declaration of Independence Children's Story Book
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Study for Exam on Thursday - read chapter 6 and study review sheet
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Continue to work on children's version of the Declaration of Independence Story Book.
Study for Exam on Thursday - read chapter 6 and study review sheet
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Continue to work on your children's version of the Declaration of Independence story book
Complete Assignment #22
Friday, December 18, 2009
Write a first draft for your essay on looseleaf. Attach your outline to the back of your paper and hand in with the assignment at the beginning of class on Monday.
Festival of Lights Extra Credit Assignment Due on Monday.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Define the following laws/events, explain how the British felt about them, and the colonists reaction:
Townshend Acts
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Define the following laws/events, explain how the British felt about them, and the colonists reaction
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Complete outline for your essay topic.
Monday, December 14, 2009
In your History Alive book read pp. 62-65
Define the following terms/events in your words:
1. Patriot
2. Loyalist
3. allies
4. Conflict in Ohio Valley
5. French and Indian War
For the events, discuss: who was involved, where it happened, why it happened, and what were the results. Please complete your homework on looseleaf.
Friday, December 11, 2009
No class.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1) Type up acrostic poem
2) Organization of Notebook; Update your table of contents, make sure all work is in notebook and in the correct order, and make sure all worksheets are included.
3) Come in with two additional causes of credit card debt from the debt section of Emily's wikispace
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Complete the causes and solutions for unemployment and foreclosures in the US during the economic crisis.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Finish your Economic Crisis acrostic poems. If you decided to do the "Great" poem, remember that you must also provide two pictures/sketches to accompany your poem.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Using the back of the worksheet from class, list as many effects of the economic crisis as you can.
Go to: http://emilyoliapuram.wikispaces.com
Click on 7th Grade
Click on Economy Project
Scroll Down to Effects - look at whatever links you did not get to look at in the class section and also look at the links in the homework section.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Create a collage(either that you draw or that you take magazine/newspaper images from) in which you show one or more of the causes of the economic crisis which we discussed in class today. Use your graphic organizer to help spark some ideas for your collage. On the back of your poster paper write an explanation of the visual representation you created on the front of the poster.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Read all four articles in your economy packet and write down at least one cause from each article for the economic crisis.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
No homework
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
No homework
Monday, November 30, 2009
Complete geography, economy, and social life of the colonies chart and write 4 questions/comments about the reading.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Colony Chapter final draft is due! If your job is incomplete, you may turn it in on Tuesday for a reduced grade.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Finish your Colony Chapter final draft
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Finish your Colony Chapter rough draft
Friday, November 13, 2009
1. Get progress report signed
2. Color in map to show different land features like rivers and mountains and explain why cities were built where they were
Thursday, November 12, 2009
702: Create you own charter
701: Finish the Mayflower Compact worksheet
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Finish colonies chart.
Monday, November 9, 2009
No homework
Friday, November 6, 2009
Create Flow Chart for "Want Better Food Article" and complete Problem and Solution Graphic Organizer
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Bring in Completed Notebook Evaluation Rubric and Notebook to be collected at Beginning of Class tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Study For Exam
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
No School
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bring In Completed Flashcards for European Exploration Exam
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bring in props for news program
Thursday, October 22, 2009
No homework.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
No homework.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Write first draft of what was the main cause of European exploration.
Monday, October 19, 2009
What allowed Europeans to explore different parts of the world?
Reason|Explanation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use the handout you received in class to complete this homework assignment on looseleaf.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Get Test Score signed in planner
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Read p. 32 and using the map on that page complete the following:
Name of Country | Area Explored
1.
2.
3.
4.
My apologies I have been having some technical difficulties with my computer. I believe all posts are up as of now. If not, please send me an email at eoliapuram@gmail.com
Friday, October 9, 2009
Complete your Geography/History Project - it will be collected on Tuesday 10/13/09
Bring in all handouts and your mini stapler - we are organizing our notebooks!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Study for Exam 1. Use your review sheet, your class notes, and re-read Chapter 1 of History Alive.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Complete Part III of the Project in which you list your wants and needs, discuss which parts of your list can be found in nature and which are man made. Explain how your needs and wants impact the environment.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Write a paragraph in which you explain how your culture is similar (in two ways) to Native American cultures we studied in class. Use your Native American summaries handout to help you.
Monday, October 5, 2009
1. Complete Venn Diagram based on Algonquin and Iroquois reading you received in class today - due tomorrow.
2. Personal Geography/History Project due on Thursday at the beginning of class.
3. First exam - Native Americans prior to Columbus - on Friday.
Friday, October 2, 2009
1. Bring in final draft of timeline
2. Revise neighborhood paragraph based on your self assessment, type it, and bring in a relevant picture
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Write two paragraph response about your house and neighborhood using the outline given to you in class yesterday.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Your Life Timeline (images, four events, explanation of how it tells your life's story)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
No homework
Friday, September 25, 2009
Read Maya, Aztec, Inca Packet and complete only the chart. We will discuss and work on the spoke diagram together next week in class.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Complete Reading Notes 1
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Complete four sections of Reading Notes 1
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Write several paragraphs on loose-leaf paper in which you state
1. Where you live (city, house/apartment; climate; etc)
2. Explain the resources you need to survive
3. How do you adapt to your environment?
Monday, September 21st, 2009
In a one paragraph response, describe a time when you or someone you knew moved from one place to another. Explain where they moved to and why they moved there.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Using your maps worksheet you stapled in your notebook today come up with one fact from each of the three maps on the side of the worksheet that has the heading "Our Country Through Time". Please put this on homework on looseleaf paper.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Create a map of any place you wish which you feel is significant to you that includes:
1. a title
2. a key/legend
3. a scale
4. a two to three sentence explanation of why this place means something to you.
The place you create a map of may be real or it may be something you create out of your imagination.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
No homework.
Tuesday September 15, 2009
1. Bring in marble composition notebook and mini stapler.
September 14, 2009
1. Get Syllabus Signed by student and Parents.
2. Make a List of 3 - 4 current issues that you are interested in learning/discussing with your peers. For each item explain in 2 - 3 sentences what about this topics is of interest to you.
Please bring your Social Studies textbook to class. I will be collecting them.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Due at the end of class tomorrow, June 16, 2010 is your notebook rubric, an organized notebook with all of your work completed (notes and handouts), fully developed, and following the rules of standard English.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - Monday, June 14, 2010
no homework.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Complete Reading Notes 13 - both sides of your handout for both North and South
Monday, June 7, 2010
Complete Reformer Bio Poem - use your notes from Chaper 18
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Read Chapter 18 and complete handout - due on Monday, June 7th 2010
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Complete Manifest Destiny notes and hand in on Friday, June 4th.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
See Tuesday's homework.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Complete Manifest Destiny notes and hand in on Friday, June 4th.
Monday, May 31, 2010
No homework.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Complete on loose leaf a 200 word response (minimum) in which you use your dilemma chart completed and checked in class to answer the following question:
True or False: It was impossible for the US to practice a policy of isolationism and neutrality in the early 1800s.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
No homework.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Complete your dilemma chart.
1.Dilemma #
2. Problem
3. Key Vocabulary Explained
4. Solution (how did/Did the US solve the problem
5. Did the US follow a policy of Isolationism? Why or why not? Why was this a good way/not good way to solve the problem?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
No homework.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Using the story we read today in class do the following:
1. underline places which describe Jamel's friendships before weed
2. put a squiggly line in places which show how his friendships changed after weed
3. circle places which show Jamel's thoughts and actions about what to do about weed
Friday, May 21, 2010
No homework - ice skating trip.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
1. Complete Reading Notes 11 (on Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson)
2. Complete Assignment #33:
You are an adviser to President Washington and you are being asked to give your expert opinion on the following issues which are of great national importance to the US:
A. What is the best type of government to follow?
B. What type of economy is best for the US to follow at this point in its history?
C. How should the United States deal with foreign countries?
Give a detailed response for each question in which you explain your point of view with specific reasons.
Both of these assignments are due on Monday, May 24, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Write a letter to the editor of Indy Kids in which you explore your point of view and opinion on the topic you read in the newspaper today. Your editorial should be a minimum of 150 words and written on loose leaf.
May 18, 2010
No homework
May 17, 2010
Review chapter 10 in History Alive and study note cards for tomorrow's exam
May 14, 2010
Study note cards for game on Monday.
May 13, 2010
No homework unless you have missing work to hand in to me. See yesterday's note.
May 12, 2010
No homework. *
*If you have met with either Miyo or myself last week about missing homework you must bring in all work on loose leaf/handouts by Friday May 14, 2010
May 11, 2010
Complete Processing 10
May 10, 2010
1. In Activity Notes 10, complete Case #4. Actively read (by underlining, taking notes, asking questions, making comments) the case.
2. After you do that, make a decision about whether the vice principal violated T.L.O's rights by searching her purse.
3. Explain your decision.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Complete Assignment #30
Questions:
1. Why are the Bill of Rights necessary?
2a. What bill of right do you think is the most important and why?
2b. Which bill of right would you want to change or eliminate? Why?
Thursday, May 6, 2010
NYS Math Exam - no homework
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
NYS-Math Exam - no homework
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
No homework
Monday, May 3, 2010
No homework.
Friday, April 30, 2010
1. Complete Reading Notes 10 for homework
2. Come in with your Metrocard article on Monday. We will be having a Shared Inquiry discussion in class.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
No homework.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Write a 100 word response in which you answer the following:
Why would the framers (writers) of the constitution divide up powers in the way that they did? What are the pros? what are the cons?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
No homework - NYS ELA exam
Monday, April 26, 2010
No homework - NYS ELA exam
Friday, April 23, 2010
No homework
Thursday, April 22,2010
No homework
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
1. Complete the Federalism venn diagram
2. Complete Processing 9
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
No homework.
Monday, April 19, 2010
No homework.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Complete reading notes 9
Thursday, April 15, 2010
No homework.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
No homework
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
No homework
Monday, April 12, 2010
No homework.
There seemed to be some problem with the first posting of Friday's homework. So, I am reposting this link
Friday, April 9, 2010
Which of the compromises was most fair which we studied today in class? Which was least fair? Write a detailed, well developed 200 word response on looseleaf.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
No homework
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Agree or Refute: The Articles of Confederation were too weak to provide a stable government for the US people. Use evidence from your list to prove your response in which you thorough develop your ideas by explaining your reasons. Your response should be at least 100 words long and written on looseleaf.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
No homework
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
1. Be ready to make presentations on your current events scrapbook.
2. Complete Assignment #25
Friday, March 19 - Monday March 22, 2010
No homework.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Current Events Scrapbook Due.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
During class today you completed all five reflections. Tonight for homework pull together the entire project which includes:
1. cover with relevant, interesting title and illustration
2. five articles
3. five summaries
4. five reflections
5. overview of the current events scrapbook
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Complete all five summaries.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Complete overview assignment for current events scrapbook.
Friday, March 12, 2010
No homework
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bring in your current events work to class tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Study for Tomorrow's Exam - Re-read Chapter 7 in History Alive and study notecards
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Complete Study Note cards (index cards or cards you make yourself) for Chapter 7 on the US Revolution using your Review Sheet and re-read the chapter for your exam on 3/11/10.
Monday, March 8, 2010
1. Complete Frames
2. Go to google news if you still short on articles for your topic. Print out relevant articles and add to your scrapbook.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Complete your notebook self evaluation and continue to work on your current events scrapbook which is due on Thursday 3/11/10
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Continue to work on your Current Events Scrapbook
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Revise your response on how why the British almost won the war based on the criteria we discussed in class: details, explanation of details, topic sentences, and transitions.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
See yesterday's homework assignment
Monday, March 1, 2010
Due on Wednesday March 3, 2010
Read 7.4 (p. 90 and 91)in History Alive and complete:
A. Chart
Reasons Why British Almost Won War| Explanation of why and how each reason almost led to a British win
1.
2.
3.
B. Write a 100- 200 word response in which you fully develop an answer to the following question:
Why did the British almost win the Revolutionary war? Give three reasons and explain each of them.
Friday, February 26, 2010
No school - Snow Day!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
No class - RAD
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Print out and bring to class your 5 articles on your topic. (Due Thursday, March 4, 2010)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
no homework.
Monday, February 22, 2010
no homework.
Friday, February 12, 2010
No homework - enjoy the break
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Type up your 2nd draft
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
No school
Tuesday, February 9,2010
No homework
Monday, February 8, 2010
Revise your peer edited DOI writing piece
Friday, February 5, 2010
Bring in first draft of your DOI writing piece
Thursday, February 4,2010
Bring in Declaration of Independence Children's Story Book
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Study for Exam on Thursday - read chapter 6 and study review sheet
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Continue to work on children's version of the Declaration of Independence Story Book.
Study for Exam on Thursday - read chapter 6 and study review sheet
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Continue to work on your children's version of the Declaration of Independence story book
Complete Assignment #22
Friday, December 18, 2009
Write a first draft for your essay on looseleaf. Attach your outline to the back of your paper and hand in with the assignment at the beginning of class on Monday.
Festival of Lights Extra Credit Assignment Due on Monday.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Define the following laws/events, explain how the British felt about them, and the colonists reaction:
Townshend Acts
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Define the following laws/events, explain how the British felt about them, and the colonists reaction
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Complete outline for your essay topic.
Monday, December 14, 2009
In your History Alive book read pp. 62-65
Define the following terms/events in your words:
1. Patriot
2. Loyalist
3. allies
4. Conflict in Ohio Valley
5. French and Indian War
For the events, discuss: who was involved, where it happened, why it happened, and what were the results. Please complete your homework on looseleaf.
Friday, December 11, 2009
No class.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1) Type up acrostic poem
2) Organization of Notebook; Update your table of contents, make sure all work is in notebook and in the correct order, and make sure all worksheets are included.
3) Come in with two additional causes of credit card debt from the debt section of Emily's wikispace
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Complete the causes and solutions for unemployment and foreclosures in the US during the economic crisis.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Finish your Economic Crisis acrostic poems. If you decided to do the "Great" poem, remember that you must also provide two pictures/sketches to accompany your poem.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Using the back of the worksheet from class, list as many effects of the economic crisis as you can.
Go to: http://emilyoliapuram.wikispaces.com
Click on 7th Grade
Click on Economy Project
Scroll Down to Effects - look at whatever links you did not get to look at in the class section and also look at the links in the homework section.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Create a collage(either that you draw or that you take magazine/newspaper images from) in which you show one or more of the causes of the economic crisis which we discussed in class today. Use your graphic organizer to help spark some ideas for your collage. On the back of your poster paper write an explanation of the visual representation you created on the front of the poster.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Read all four articles in your economy packet and write down at least one cause from each article for the economic crisis.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
No homework
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
No homework
Monday, November 30, 2009
Complete geography, economy, and social life of the colonies chart and write 4 questions/comments about the reading.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Colony Chapter final draft is due! If your job is incomplete, you may turn it in on Tuesday for a reduced grade.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Finish your Colony Chapter final draft
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Finish your Colony Chapter rough draft
Friday, November 13, 2009
1. Get progress report signed
2. Color in map to show different land features like rivers and mountains and explain why cities were built where they were
Thursday, November 12, 2009
702: Create you own charter
701: Finish the Mayflower Compact worksheet
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Finish colonies chart.
Monday, November 9, 2009
No homework
Friday, November 6, 2009
Create Flow Chart for "Want Better Food Article" and complete Problem and Solution Graphic Organizer
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Bring in Completed Notebook Evaluation Rubric and Notebook to be collected at Beginning of Class tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Study For Exam
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
No School
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bring In Completed Flashcards for European Exploration Exam
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bring in props for news program
Thursday, October 22, 2009
No homework.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
No homework.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Write first draft of what was the main cause of European exploration.
Monday, October 19, 2009
What allowed Europeans to explore different parts of the world?
Reason|Explanation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use the handout you received in class to complete this homework assignment on looseleaf.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Get Test Score signed in planner
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Read p. 32 and using the map on that page complete the following:
Name of Country | Area Explored
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
No homework
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
1. Bring in signed Progress Report
2. Bring in all handouts and mini stapler.
3. Watch NY 1 (on tv or at ny1.com) for the mayoral debates tonight at 7pm. On looseleaf write down two issues the candidates discuss and how each of them plans on handling this topic for New Yorkers.
http://ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/107273/ny1-online--2009-mayoral-debate--1--10-13-09-
Monday, October 12, 2009
No school
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Complete your Geography/History Project - it will be collected on Tuesday 10/13/09
Bring in all handouts and your mini stapler - we are organizing our notebooks!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Study for Exam 1. Use your review sheet, your class notes, and re-read Chapter 1 of History Alive.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Complete Part III of the Project in which you list your wants and needs, discuss which parts of your list can be found in nature and which are man made. Explain how your needs and wants impact the environment.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Write a paragraph in which you explain how your culture is similar (in two ways) to Native American cultures we studied in class. Use your Native American summaries handout to help you.
Monday, October 5, 2009
1. Complete Venn Diagram based on Algonquin and Iroquois reading you received in class today - due tomorrow.
2. Personal Geography/History Project due on Thursday at the beginning of class.
3. First exam - Native Americans prior to Columbus - on Friday.
Friday, October 2, 2009
1. Bring in final draft of timeline
2. Revise neighborhood paragraph based on your self assessment, type it, and bring in a relevant picture
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Write two paragraph response about your house and neighborhood using the outline given to you in class yesterday.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Your Life Timeline (images, four events, explanation of how it tells your life's story)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
No homework
Friday, September 25, 2009
Read Maya, Aztec, Inca Packet and complete only the chart. We will discuss and work on the spoke diagram together next week in class.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Complete Reading Notes 1
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Complete four sections of Reading Notes 1
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Write several paragraphs on loose-leaf paper in which you state
1. Where you live (city, house/apartment; climate; etc)
2. Explain the resources you need to survive
3. How do you adapt to your environment?
Monday, September 21st, 2009
In a one paragraph response, describe a time when you or someone you knew moved from one place to another. Explain where they moved to and why they moved there.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Using your maps worksheet you stapled in your notebook today come up with one fact from each of the three maps on the side of the worksheet that has the heading "Our Country Through Time". Please put this on homework on looseleaf paper.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Create a map of any place you wish which you feel is significant to you that includes:
1. a title
2. a key/legend
3. a scale
4. a two to three sentence explanation of why this place means something to you.
The place you create a map of may be real or it may be something you create out of your imagination.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
No homework.
Tuesday September 15, 2009
1. Bring in marble composition notebook and mini stapler.
September 14, 2009
1. Get Syllabus Signed by student and Parents.
2. Make a List of 3 - 4 current issues that you are interested in learning/discussing with your peers. For each item explain in 2 - 3 sentences what about this topics is of interest to you.